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Police cordon off Iran consulate in Paris where man threatens to blow himself up

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Police cordon off Iran consulate in Paris where man threatens to blow himself up

French police cordoned off the Iranian consulate in Paris after a man carrying a grenade and explosive vest threatened to blow himself up inside. The incident led to the interruption of service on a nearby metro line for security reasons. The Iranian embassy declined to provide any information, and it was unclear if the incident was related to escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. In Isfahan, explosions were reported earlier in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran indicated no plans for retaliation to avoid a region-wide war.

Police arrest man in Paris Iran consulate incident

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Police arrest man in Paris Iran consulate incident

French police arrested a man who threatened to blow himself up at Iran’s consulate in Paris. The man was seen entering the consulate with what appeared to be a grenade and explosive vest, but was later found not to be carrying any explosives. Witnesses reported that the man dragged flags on the floor of the consulate and said he wanted to avenge his brother’s death. It is unclear if the incident is linked to current tensions between Iran and Israel.